Clinical negligence - Charles Lewis

Written in a clear, concise style, Clinical Negligence - A Practical Guide (titled 'Medical Negligence: A Practical Guide' in previous editions) is a highly readable guide to clinical negligence law, providing the reader with a structured background to the law supported by numerous case illustrations and valuable practical guidance on procedure.Fully revised and up-to-date, this book has evolved from 'Medical Negligence' by the same author, following the implemenation of the Civil Procedure Rules, changes in the Legal Aid system, the rise of Conditional Fee arrangements and the implementation of the Human Rights Act 1998, amongst other critical developments. A full survey and explanation of the radical new rules is given at every stage,The book is divided into two main parts. The first part on procedure deals with issues, such as the new funding rules, medical records, the role of experts and relevant issues up to and at trial. The second part on law sets out the principles of negligence and rules for recovery of damages and covers issues such as standard of care, causation, consent and Human Rights.